Correspondence with Reverend James Summers, Editor of the Phoenix Magazine. A set of four letters concerned with the publication of Hodgson's work, dating to 1870.

"Questions about Buddhism" concerning Hodgson's frustration with students of Buddhism continuing to ignore the Sanskrit records found in Nepal. Rough copy in Hodgson's hand with additional loose notes and sketches. Handwritten, 5 pieces, 14 sides, undated.

"Illustrations of the Literature and Religion of the Buddhists" by B.H. Hodgson, Printed Serampore, 1841. Hodgson's copy of his book which has been extensively annotated. Hardback book, 1 item, dated 1841.

"The Literature and Religion of the Buddhists by Brian H. Hodgson, Esq., late B.C.S." Single sheet on "The Languages, Literature and Religion of Nepaul and Tibet". Incomplete chapter. Printed material, annotated by Hodgson. Part of his annotations bear the date, 1857.

"The Buddhist Revelation in India" by John Wilson and first published in the British and Foreign Evangelical Review, July 1871. Sent to Hodgson by Wilson, and received in December 1871, the article includes a tribute to Hodgson, note of which Hodgson has recorded on the cover of the pamphlet. Printed pamphlet, 1 item, dated July 1871.

"Popular Buddhism According to the Chinese Canon," by Samuel Beal concerning Chinese documents given by the Japanese government to the India Office in 1875. Printed pamphlet of article from unknown Journal, 1 item, [1875].

Report from Raya Rajendrala Mitra Bahadur to the Secretary to the Government of Bengal concerning the Gayá temple. Printed document which was sent to Hodgson by the author in October 1877. Contains some of Hodgson's annotations, 1 item, dated October 1877.

Hodgson used much of his time in both Nepal and Darjeeling in research, wanting to discover and understand about the architecture, languages, ethnography, religion, zoology and botany. He collected specimens and manuscripts, and had many drawings made, which he donated to many collections throughout Europe. He was also politically involved during his Residency in Nepal, and also later in England, when he continued to show an active interest in the Indian subcontinent, particularly regarding trade and vernacular education. These Personal Papers reflect these interests and are a record of much of his activity - Hodgson and his wives seemed to have a need to record all his successes. He was also a keen annotator of material, so that most of the printed material also bears his handwritten comments.

Letter from Lancelot Wilkinson, Political Agent at Bhopal, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank him for his letter and the accompanying translation of the "Buddha disputation on Caste" which has amazed Wilkinson. The arguments expanded had angered Wilkinson's Pundit. He talks of other manuscripts and states that his own study has been guided by the principle of making them useful for the promotion of education and enquiry. He sends his [Shashces] Copy of the Jain inscription at Sanchees. He wishes to obtain a copy of Arya Bhats Siddhartha. Handwritten, 4 sides, dated 11 May 1835.

Letter from Captain Henry Harkness, Secretary to the Royal Asiatic Society, to Brian Houghton Hodgson to thank him for his generous donation of the manuscript scripture of Satasahasrikāprajnāpāramitā and his promise of further donations of various other Buddhist scriptures including the Navadharma from Nepal. The Council are in agreement with Hodgson on the Sanskrit language in which the Buddhist sages first committed their doctrines. Handwritten with printed letterhead, 3 sides, dated 24 January 1836.